JOURNAL ARTICLE

It's Time to Reimagine Scale.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Furr, Nathan; Furr, Susannah Harmon; Kay, John 3 of 3

Abstract

The article challenges the notion that bigger is always better in business, questioning the traditional emphasis on scaling for success. It explores the limitations of scaling, highlighting the importance of rethinking traditional economic principles and considering alternative metrics of success beyond size. By examining examples like Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Huit Denim, the article suggests that scaling impact, humanity, and models can lead to a healthier, happier economy. The authors advocate for a broader perspective on success that goes beyond mere growth in size. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/11, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:181242501
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